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...government to give aid to our land and naval forces in time of war. Its activities, however, are not confined to tending to those wounded in battle. During peace its members are always ready to assist in alleviating any suffering resulting from sudden catastrophies. They have rendered prompt and practical relief when fire, flood or pestilence sweeps a community. It also is interested in preventive measures of disease and educational improvements. In the last ten years, the American Red Cross has rendered valuable assistance in more than 80 disasters. Backed by many generous men and women, it has received...
...members of the University are requested to notify the Cambridge Post Office of change of address in order to insure prompt delivery of their mail...
...source. Fourth, nearly all the cablegrams coming to us from any part of the world are subjected to British censorship, and the wireless messages from Berlin are subjected to German censorship. Fifth, the various belligerents differ widely in the authenticity of their reports, but none of them is as prompt and candid in admitting its defeats as it is in announcing its victories. Sixth, sending out false rumors of intentions and even false news of its events is the custom of warfare...
...recently received a letter from an Austrian army officer now held as a prisoner of war at Scutama near Vladivostok, requesting the University library to lend him during the time of the war the following works in the German language: "Ramisches Recht," "Pandelsten," "Kirchemrecht," and "Geschichte des Deutschen Rechtes." Prompt and safe return of the books is promised as soon as the war is over. Flattered though it is by such an appeal from the ends of the earth, the library is unfortunately not able to grant the request, as it does not posess the copies desired. In case...
...whom are represented in the Album--those desiring books should purchase them at once. The Committee has been delayed somewhat by the difficulty of securing adequate binding, but has secured a high grade of leathers for the purpose. On account of the delay, however, the committee hopes for a prompt sale, and if members of the class evince an ability to take care of the entire 500 copies, no sales will be made to newspapers or outside organizations...